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The
most famous fountain in Rome, made by architect Salvi in 1735
under Pope Clement XII, it is considered one of the most
beautiful fountains in the world. The Dukes of Poli's building
serves as background to the fountain. Not far from "via del
Corso" erected in the homonym square, it is probably one of the
most visited places in Rome. Thousands of people every day come
to admire it and throw a coininto it, because, according to a
legend, the one who tosses a coin into the fountain ensures his
return to Rome. The movie "La Dolce Vita", directed by Federico
Fellini has contributed to enrich the world fame of this
fountain. It is divided into three niches by four columns. It
tells several allegoric stories. In the central niche, the
statue of the Ocean God stands on a shell-shaped chariot pulled
by winged horses. In the side niches there are statues
symbolizing Plenty and Sobriety. In the basin, which represents
the sea, various animals, both mythological and real, are
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